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Welcome to a brand new week. I hope everyone had a Happy Mom's Day! I'm thinking maybe you are all enjoying the bonus giveaway I've got going on, because there's a bunch of comments on yesterday's post! And if this is the first time you're reading about it, I'm giving away TWO 3-month memberships to the Cricut Circle. To enter, just leave a comment on today's post - and one on yesterday's as well. I will draw the winners from the pool of yesterday's and today's comments only, and will announce the winners sometime Tuesday. Plus Tuesday there will be a brand new giveaway - woohoo!

Ok, since I already shared my only weekend craftiness with you on Saturday (the Hope and Courage Cards), I'm going to take today to just share a few pics of the Race for the Cure 5k walk that we participated in on Saturday morning. 25,000 people came out to help fight the good fight against breast cancer, and I truly enjoyed the spirit of togetherness and a common goal. Here are a few pics of the big day...

Team Monique had about 72 members, including 5 survivors! We raised about $7625 and counting.

Fabulous pictures Monique! So happy to be reading this part of your journey after all you've been through. The 100 year old survivor crossing the finish line...amazing! What a blessing to have so much support. Love you girl!

beautiful... I have family snd friends who has lost their 'friends" or their life to this unlikeable disease! i am so glad it was a beautiful day!I would LOVE to be entered into winning a cricut circle membership even if for s short time.. who knows..parkernana5@cox.net

What an amayzing event. You brought tears to my eyes with saying "Glad to be alive." I couldn't agree more. Congratulations on a great walk and raising so much money for the cause. May God Bless today and always! Have a great day.

Thanks for sharing such great photos of such a special day.What a great walk for such a great cause. Congrat to all of you. What great blog candy you offer this week. Thanks Monique and PC for a great chance to be in the CIRCLE.

What a great day you had at Race for the Cure. Even though many of us couldn't be there, we are all winners because of your commitment. I lost my mom last fall to cancer, and found out 3 weeks later my mother in law had breast cancer. We have been fighting with her for 6 months now. Keep up the good work!

Such uplifting photos! Such an important cause to support and I am in total awe!! Loved seeing the photo of the 100 yr. old beautiful lady crossing the finish line....yes, amazing and inspiring! Thanks for another opportunity to join in on the circle! Thank you!hugs,joni

Wonderful pictures of some amazing and courageous women! Go Team Monique! Congrats to all of you! God Bless you all and keep you all strong and healthy! Thanks for the chance at the circle, super excited about it! I have wanted to join for awhile but it just is not in my budget. surfnfroggie

Wow! It looks like your team had an awesome day on Saturday! The picture of the 100 year old lady/survivor brought tears to my eyes. That is so great! Thanks also for a chance to win a membership to circle. I would love to try it out to see if I like it before committing to a whole year. :)sweetheartcopper at msn dot comsospoileditscute.blogspot.com

Very very cool Monique! Me and my daughter walked (well she strolled! LOL) in the Breast Cancer walk here where I live last year and am going to try to make it an annual event for us! My aunt is a survivor as well and we met up with her to walk and I know it meant a lot to her for sure! You're doing such a great thing! God bless you!

Great Job Monique & team, our family has participated in this event for 6 years, that is when my sister-in-law was diagnose with Breast Cancer, my mom's was 4 years ago, sad to say to passed away last June. Thank you everyone for all you do to help fight this battle and find a cure.

Those are great photos! Looked like you had sunhine too; it was pretty grey most of the day here in North Vancouver (BC), actually the entire weekend was. We need SUNSHINE :) Glad everyone had a great time for a wonderful cause!!!

Monique,Thanks for sharing your pictures of the big day. I am still continuing to pray for you and others with all types of cancer. But as a mother and woman breast cancer is top on the list. My you continue to be Blessed with great health.Shari

What great pics! Thanks for sharing. I would love to win the Circle. I have wanted to be a member just can give up the extra money right now. Thanks for thinking of all of your followers and Provo Craft! Hope you had a great Mothers Day!

Great photos, Monique! It looks like Team Monique had a GREAT time! The 100-year old survivor was very impressive! I can't wait to see the scrapbook pages for these photos! :) ~Jen http://www.happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

Great pictures... My mom is an almost 3 year survivor. We did the Breast Cancer 3 Day 60 mile walk a couple of years ago... all I can say is it's amazing! Congrats on the money you raised... that's awesome!! Thanks for the chance to win... I've been wanting to be Circle Member since it started, I just couldn't come up with the money. What a great way to give it a try. :)

Congratulations on your Race For The Cure Success! It is amazing that your team raised so much. Thanks so much for the chance to win a circle membership. I really, really, really want to win. Please pick me!go-go on the cricut mbjacobsonbruce at sbcglobaldotnet

Love seeing all the pictures! Its a great giveaway...I would love to win since I am on the fence about the circle...I want to join but just not sure and of course its expensive! This would give people a chance to try it out! dsc105@live.com

I am in awe of not only your talent but, first and most important, your strength and courage. I have followed your journey through CaringBridge and I'm so happy for you. I too am a survivor (11 years but a different type) and when I do look back I wish I had even half of your courage. Thanks for everything! (And the chance to try the Circle!)

Thank you for sharing your pics! I'm so happy for you to be able to say, "It's great to be alive!" You've been such an inspiration to many people that you'll never even know...what a special person you are! You've been blessed! (((HUGS))) and prayers for you and your family! I can't wait to see the lo's you put those pics on!

Wow, Monique! You guys rock! Can't believe the amount of money you raised for the Cure!!! Pics looks fabulous - love that pic of Emily. She is so gorgeous just like her mom. And that 100 year old survivor being able to complete a 5K race - all I can say is WOWZA!

My mom is a cancer survivor, as is my cousin; unfortunately, my mom's sister (my cousin's mother) is not. Thank you for raising money for this great cause and for giving us a chance at a wonderful give-away.

What a wonderful turnout for the Walk! It's so great to see so many survivors. Having worked in a Cancer Center (& being a cancer survivor myself), it's such a joy to see & hear about those who've survived cancer, but you're also working hard for those who didn't make it. Thanks for the chance to win a Circle membership!anndiehl@centurytel.net

Wow what a way to spend your day! Surrounded by people with lots of love & support! Your pictures are great and the amount of money raised is fantastic! I would love to win a chance to be a cricut circle member for sure!

AWESOME pics-my friends team is expecting miracles-the year before last she had the largest family team-608 members-this year will be in her honor whe won't be there in person but definitely in spirit! kateb

WOW!"72 members" Great turn out what a special day $7625 & counting, way to go Team Monigue! Your t-shirts"Race For The Cure" were the coolest love the Pink ribbon in the middle of the butterfly sooooooooooo cool! I lost my mom to cancer on Thanksgiving day! We have to keep on fighting for a cure! TFS Photos "100 years young" WOW It is GREAT to be ALIVE..........

Monique, Congrats on such a great group and money raised. I am waiting for my shirt to be delivered when Steph has a minute to breath. I am so excited to get it they are just beautiful. I have several friends that were classmates in school fighting breast cancer. I have read your cancer blog. I just don't know what to say to them. Thanks for being such a great person. Pattiew@bresnan.net

About Me

Monique Griffith

Rocklin, CA, United States

The Monique Griffith Design Team consists of 4 Cricut Designers: Monique, Wendy Lawrence, Susan Rees and Becca Rees. We specialize in making Cricut Project Kits that you can make on your own with your Cricut, learning more about your bug in the process. You just need your Cricut Expression, the required cartridge(s), and a few basic tools. The directions come with a Cricut Cut Chart that shows you line by line exactly what you'll need to cut on your machine, with all of the settings for each cut. There are also well-organized written instructions and color photographs. We pride ourselves on our detailed designs, and on teaching others how to most effectively design with the Cricut. Currently, we have have downloadable directions on sale for only $5, and there are over 50 projects to choose from.